K. N. Kao

5.3k total citations · 3 hit papers
48 papers, 3.5k citations indexed

About

K. N. Kao is a scholar working on Plant Science, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. According to data from OpenAlex, K. N. Kao has authored 48 papers receiving a total of 3.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 43 papers in Plant Science, 36 papers in Molecular Biology and 9 papers in Biotechnology. Recurrent topics in K. N. Kao's work include Plant tissue culture and regeneration (33 papers), Plant Genetic and Mutation Studies (13 papers) and Plant Reproductive Biology (13 papers). K. N. Kao is often cited by papers focused on Plant tissue culture and regeneration (33 papers), Plant Genetic and Mutation Studies (13 papers) and Plant Reproductive Biology (13 papers). K. N. Kao collaborates with scholars based in Canada, United States and China. K. N. Kao's co-authors include M. R. Michayluk, K. J. Kasha, O. L. Gamborg, F. Constabel, R A Miller, W. A. Keller, B. L. Harvey, K.K. Kartha, L. R. Wetter and Harold H. Smith and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Genetics and Experimental Cell Research.

In The Last Decade

K. N. Kao

48 papers receiving 3.0k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Nutritional requirements for growth of Vicia hajastana cells and protoplasts at a very low population density in liquid media

1975 746 citations K. N. Kao, M. R. Michayluk Planta profile →
A method for high-frequency intergeneric fusion of plant protoplasts

1974 429 citations K. N. Kao, M. R. Michayluk Planta profile →
High Frequency Haploid Production in Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)

1970 402 citations K. J. Kasha, K. N. Kao Nature profile →

Peers

K. N. Kao

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Robbert A. Schilperoort Netherlands

Albert P. Kausch United States

M. R. Michayluk Canada

M. J. Chrispeels United States

Tage Eriksson Sweden

Guang‐Ning Ye United States

W. J. Stiekema Netherlands

C. A. Newell United Kingdom

Sandra Dincher United States

Eric P. Beers United States

Robbert A. Schilperoort Netherlands

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2.2k ×0.7

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2.1k ×0.7

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704 ×1.1

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130 ×0.6

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169 ×0.9

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Citations per year, relative to K. N. Kao K. N. Kao (= 1×) peers Robbert A. Schilperoort

Countries citing papers authored by K. N. Kao

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Citations

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Fields of papers citing papers by K. N. Kao

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of K. N. Kao

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All Works

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20 of 20 papers shown

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Kao, K. N., Chien‐Yu Lin, Shu‐Fen Peng, & Ya-Ming Cheng. (2014). Characterization of four B-chromosome-specific RAPDs and the development of SCAR markers on the maize B-chromosome. Molecular Genetics and Genomics. 290(2). 431–441. 7 indexed citations

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Kao, K. N.. (1993). Viability, cell division and microcallus formation of barley microspores in culture. Plant Cell Reports. 12-12(7-8). 366–9. 5 indexed citations

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Kao, K. N., Mahmood Saleem, Suzanne R. Abrams, et al.. (1991). Culture conditions for induction of green plants from barley microspores by anther culture methods. Plant Cell Reports. 9(11). 595–601. 26 indexed citations

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Kao, K. N., et al.. (1988). G-banding in plant chromosomes. Genome. 30(1). 48–51. 11 indexed citations

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Kao, K. N., et al.. (1987). Screening salt-tolerant barley genotypes via F1 anther culture in salt stress media. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 74(4). 426–429. 18 indexed citations

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Kao, K. N. & Mahmood Saleem. (1986). Improved Fusion of Mesophyll and Cotyledon Protoplasts with PEG and High pH-Ca2+ Solutions. Journal of Plant Physiology. 122(3). 217–225. 17 indexed citations

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Harvey, B. L., et al.. (1985). EFFECTS OF 2,4-D AND ZEATIN RIBOSIDE ON POLLEN CALLUS INDUCTION IN BARLEY ANTHER CULTURE. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 65(1). 29–32. 7 indexed citations

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Kao, K. N., et al.. (1983). Effects of osmolality, cytokinin, and organic acids on pollen callus formation in Triticale anthers. Canadian Journal of Botany. 61(3). 639–641. 15 indexed citations

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Chien, Yen‐Wei, K. N. Kao, & L. R. Wetter. (1982). Chromosomal and isozyme studies of Nicotiana tabacum — Glycine max hybrid cell lines. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 62(4). 301–304. 28 indexed citations

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Kao, K. N.. (1981). Plant Formation from Barley Anther Cultures with Ficoll Media. Zeitschrift für Pflanzenphysiologie. 103(5). 437–443. 60 indexed citations

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Wetter, L. R. & K. N. Kao. (1980). Chromosome and isoenzyme studies on cells derived from protoplast fusion of Nicotiana glauca with glycine max-Nicotiana glauca cell hybrids. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 57(6). 273–276. 20 indexed citations

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Kao, K. N. & M. R. Michayluk. (1975). Nutritional requirements for growth of Vicia hajastana cells and protoplasts at a very low population density in liquid media. Planta. 126(2). 105–110. 746 indexed citations breakdown →

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Pelcher, Lawrence E., et al.. (1975). Effects of Helminthosporium maydis race T toxin on protoplasts of resistant and susceptible corn (Zea mays). Canadian Journal of Botany. 53(5). 427–431. 16 indexed citations

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Constabel, F. & K. N. Kao. (1974). Agglutination and fusion of plant protoplasts by polyethylene glycol. Canadian Journal of Botany. 52(7). 1603–1606. 35 indexed citations

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Kao, K. N. & M. R. Michayluk. (1974). A method for high-frequency intergeneric fusion of plant protoplasts. Planta. 115(4). 355–367. 429 indexed citations breakdown →

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Hartmann, James X., K. N. Kao, O. L. Gamborg, & R A Miller. (1973). Immunological methods for the agglutination of protoplasts from cell suspension cultures of different genera. Planta. 112(1). 45–56. 17 indexed citations

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Singh, B. D., B. L. Harvey, K. N. Kao, & R A Miller. (1972). SELECTION PRESSURE IN CELL POPULATIONS OF VICIA HAJASTANA CULTURED IN VITRO. Canadian Journal of Genetics and Cytology. 14(1). 65–70. 38 indexed citations

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Kao, K. N., B. L. Harvey, E. N. Larter, & E. Reinbergs. (1971). EFFECTS OF 5-BROMODEOXYURIDINE IN AUTOTETRAPLOID BARLEY. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 51(1). 21–24. 4 indexed citations

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Kasha, K. J., K. N. Kao, & E. Reinbergs. (1970). Genetic control over chromsome stability in hybrids from interspecific Hordeum crosses.. Genetics. 64. 8 indexed citations

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Kasha, K. J. & K. N. Kao. (1970). High Frequency Haploid Production in Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). Nature. 225(5235). 874–876. 402 indexed citations breakdown →

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